Linda Ivey Rhea

Linda Ivey Rhea, 78, passed away on April 15, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Linda was born on February 13, 1947, in West Point, to the late W. D., Sr. and Estelle Ivey. She worked as a Social Worker for the Department of Human Services for 25 years. She enjoyed flower gardening, crafts, and cooking. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh, always having something comical to say. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She married Bennon "Skinny" Rhea on July 2, 1977, in Clay County, and he predeceased her on April 5, 2013. She attended Gospel Lighthouse in West Point. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jason Rhea. Visitation will be Friday, April 18, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Allen officiating and assisted by Rev. R. C. Bryan. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Houston at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Martha Ann "Marcie" Poss of West Point: two sons, William "Bill" Pointer (Michelle) of Caledonia and Jimmy Pointer (Sharon) of Pearl: thirteen grandchildren, Magean Poss Chandler (Kennie) of Columbus, Toni White (Cody) of Columbus, Ty Stephens of Florence, Brittany Banal (Joseph) of Guntown, Summer Pointer (B. J.) of McHenry, Katelyn Keltner (Justin) of Millport, Alabama, Matthew Belk of North Carolina, Brooke Watson of Starkville, Darron Pointer (Brooke) of Pearl, Jacob Pointer of Russellville, Alabama, Estelle Pointer of Gulfport, Max Rhea of Brandon, and Cain McLeod of Brandon: thirteen great- grandchildren, and one brother, Danny Ivey (Georgene) of West Point. Honorary Pallbearers will be Max Rhea, Jalen Poss, Chandler Quick, Kennie Chandler, Darron Pointer, Cody Downs, Cain McLeod, Lucas White, Greyson Banal, Nolan Banal, Ty Stephens, and her many friends at Gospel Lighthouse Church. Memorials may be made to West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter, 5122 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, Mississippi 39773. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com